Capitalizing on Your Intelligence Style
Part 2: Artisans' Tactical Intelligence
By The College Advisor
Who wants to be in a job that doesn't fit? No one, especially Artisans. Artisans have
a natural intelligence in tactics - the ability to quickly perceive a situation, evaluate
multiple options, and take action to get the desired result.
Promoters (ESTPs) have negotiator tactical intelligence. They are good at employing any
and all resources in order to gain an objective. Their natural skills in negotiation help
them gain the maximum advantage to meet their goals quickly. They are good at persuading
others to jump on board to make things happen.
Rena majors in Business with a minor in Marketing Management. She says her favorite
classes have an emphasis on sales. "I really love the give and take of promoting and making
the deal. It's an exciting challenge and keeps me on my toes." If you're a Promoter, how
does your major help develop your negotiator tactical intelligence?
Crafters (ISTPs) have "Seat of the Pants" tactical intelligence. They react quickly to
changing circumstances and have fast reaction times. Their ability to quickly make a decision
in pressure-filled situations can get themselves and those around them moving in a crisis.
While they enjoy being laid back, they generally move into high gear faster than other
personality styles.
Andrew majors in Computer Information Science with an emphasis on Telecommunication.
He likes getting his hands in the machinery and connections. "I like figuring out problems,
coming up with new ideas and solving issues when there is a time crunch. What a high!"
If you're a Crafter, how does your major help develop your "Seat of the Pants" tactical
intelligence?
Performers (ESFPs) have social tactical intelligence. They are easily friendly to
others and like to keep the adrenaline up by taking advantage of any activities that keep
themselves and others excited. Since they constantly scan the environment for anything new,
they are the in-the-know about what's in and what's out. They prefer to be up-beat and
like to keep themselves and those around them happy and amused so others are attracted
to them.
Kitty majors in Communication. She's always had a gift for languages and is very
interested in intercultural communication. "It's important that people understand the
message that you are sending. I've always been good at watching for reactions and adapting.
I have to learn a lot about getting the same level of success through written language."
If you're a Performer, how does your major help develop social tactical intelligence?
Composers (ISFPs) have adaptive tactical intelligence. They are very in tune with their
senses and notice sound, color, motion, and people reactions. They can quickly put their
ideas together. Their adaptive tactical intelligence drives them to try different options
until they settle upon the best.
Sean majors in Mechanical Engineering. He likes to draw and make adaptations to
designs. "I can't believe how some people just want to make a design work but never pay
attention to how it looks. I want things to be functional, efficient, and pleasing to
the eye." If you're a Composer, how does your major help develop adaptive
tactical intelligence?
Each of the other 3 temperaments also has a strongest intelligence suit:
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